Well, when I got my L1520 it was on WP 8.0, and the (OOB) start screen was pretty different from what it is now, so I'd like to check it, and maybe even give it a try.
I mean, it's just me, but there's use for it, definitely.
Try to find an early review of your device and check out its default start screen, then its only a matter of pinning/downloading the said apps to your start screen. Enough said but a default reset would be much more convenient.